Chapter 28: An Invitation Is Not as Good as an Accidental Encounter
After all, she was at the feet of the emperor, where there were many hidden dragons and crouching tigers, so she had better be cautious.
If we rent it out directly, not to mention whether we can negotiate a suitable rent, all the money invested in the store will be lost.
It would be best if the entire store could be transferred, so that she can recover the funds in the store and does not have to run it herself, just collect stable rent.
Several people had taken a fancy to her shop's location and wanted to sell it to her, but they were generous with their money, but she thought they were involved in some shady business like gambling and brothels, so she didn't sell it to them.
Since she never found a suitable one, she just left it alone.
But she was not idle either. She picked Lu Yongan, the shopkeeper who managed the shop relatively well among the nine shops, and bought six more shops in prime locations in his name to collect rent.
Although she didn't earn much from collecting rent, the advantage was that the income was stable and she didn't have to worry about running the business herself. She felt that it was the perfect fit for her.
After all, she is the prime minister's legitimate daughter, and being too good at making money may bring her into big trouble.
However, after getting to know Ji Zhixuan a little, she felt that her nine shops could be transferred to her at a high price.
The next day, Shen Junheng dressed neatly and went to visit Ji's house.
When she arrived at Ji's house, she handed over the visiting card and stated her identity. The doorman hurried to pass the message. After a while, Ji Zheng led the entire family to greet her respectfully.
"Ms. Chen, I was just thinking about visiting you, and you came unexpectedly. That's great!" As soon as Ji Zixuan saw her, she ran to her with a smile on her face and shook her hand enthusiastically.
Shen Junheng: “?”
Are they familiar with each other? Shen Junheng pulled his hand out of hers and smiled awkwardly but politely.
Shen Junheng entered the Ji Mansion and exchanged a few words with the Ji family. Ji Zixuan then invited her to her boudoir for a chat.
Shen Junheng went to her boudoir and sat opposite her.
Shen Junheng saw fresh strawberries and dragon fruit on the table and immediately asked, "What kind of fruit is this? It looks so strange. I've never seen it before."
Shen Junheng could conclude that she did have space. After all, in Tang Dynasty, there were no strawberries or dragon fruit. If she didn't have space, how could she store and keep them fresh?
"This is called strawberry, and this is called dragon fruit. They are both wild fruits that grow deep in the mountains. Miss Shen was born in the capital, so of course she wouldn't recognize them. I saw how cute they were when I went up the mountain to pick herbs. They tasted sour, sweet, and juicy, so I tried to plant some in the fields." Ji Zixuan made up a story seriously, peeled a dragon fruit, handed it to Shen Junheng, and said with a smile, "It's really delicious. Miss Shen, try it."
Shen Junheng couldn't help but frown. If he didn't even cut such a big dragon fruit and just peeled half of the skin and started eating it directly, it would be easy to get purple juice on his mouth or body, which would be really indecent.
Shen Junheng didn't take the dragon fruit she handed over. Not wanting to embarrass her, he picked up a strawberry, took a small bite of the tip, and smiled, "It's indeed sweet and juicy."
Ji Zhixuan didn't care. She took the dragon fruit back and started eating it with relish. She soon finished the whole dragon fruit, then took out a handkerchief to wipe her mouth.
Shen Junheng finished eating the strawberries and said, "Miss Ji is an excellent doctor. The pill that Miss Ji gave me before worked wonders, so I came here to ask for it."
Ji Zhixuan looked her over and asked with a hint of concern, "I wonder what's wrong with Miss Shen?"
Shen Junheng said, "I accidentally fell into the water before. The imperial physician took my pulse and said that I had an evil cold that had entered my body. My pulse was deep, weak, and intermittent. My lung qi was blocked and my heart yang was exhausted. The cold water directly attacked the triple burner and damaged the lungs. The imperial physician prescribed many medicines for me. They were extremely bitter, but the effect was always a little lacking. Now I am very weak. I cough when the wind is strong, and my legs feel cold when it rains heavily. Sometimes I even have night sweats and insomnia."
After listening to this, Ji Zixuan said, "It's a deficiency disease, which is easy to treat. Miss Shen, please wait a moment. I'll go get the medicine."
Ji Zixuan stood up and went to the next room. After a while, she brought over a jade cup and handed it to Shen Junheng with both hands.
Shen Junheng couldn't help but find it funny. Ji Zixuan went straight to get medicine for her without even taking her pulse. She was really bold and skilled. It was also a trick. The masters she had invited before didn't dare to be so perfunctory.
Shen Junheng took the jade cup and saw the colorless and tasteless liquid in it, and looked at her in confusion.
Ji Zixuan said confidently and calmly: "This is spiritual liquid. Miss Shen, if you drink it, it will strengthen your body and cure all diseases."
Spiritual fluid?
Shen Junheng suspected that it was the spiritual spring water in her space, so he picked up the jade cup, covered his face with his sleeves, and drank it.
As the saying goes, an innocent man is guilty unless he possesses a treasure. Ji Zixuan took out the good things in the space so openly. Isn't he afraid of getting into trouble?
This spiritual liquid has the light sweetness of spring water, and it is sweet after drinking it.
After a while, she really felt her blood circulation become active, as if she had soaked in a hot spring, her whole body refreshed and her face glowing.
"It really works miraculously. Miss Ji is truly a miracle doctor." Shen Junheng said, and winked at Liu Xiaodie behind him. Liu Xiaodie quickly took out an ounce of gold and presented it to him.
Ji Zixuan didn't hesitate and took the gold and put it into his sleeve pocket.
Shen Junheng complimented her, "Miss Ji's medical skills are unmatched, and she also possesses many magical herbs. If she were to open a medicine shop in the capital, she would surely make a fortune."
Ji Zixuan said, "To be honest, Miss Chen, I have the same idea, but I haven't chosen a shop yet."
"Miss Ji is new to the capital and probably not very familiar with it. Why don't I take Miss Ji to the market and maybe we can find a shop that suits her."
"That's great." Ji Zixuan stood up immediately, "Then let's go now."
Shen Junheng thought to himself, he is really not particular about trivial matters. Who would take the distinguished guest out for a stroll without even having dinner?
"Okay." Shen Junheng stood up with a smile without showing any expression.
Ji Zixuan smiled happily and wanted to hold her hand, but suddenly remembered her reaction when she held her hand just now, so she changed her hand into a "please" gesture halfway through.
Shen Junheng invited Ji Zixuan to get on her carriage and took her to the market where her shop was located.
On the streets paved with neat bluestone slabs, the sounds of horse hooves and wheels interweave with each other, accompanied by the loud cries of hawkers, and a vibrant picture slowly unfolds.
Along the streets, vendors displayed a wide variety of goods, from bright silks to heavy porcelain, from fragrant spices to treasures of all shapes and sizes. The sounds of bargaining echoed one after another, and from time to time, a few coins gleamed in hands and exchanged.
The streets are filled with the strong smell of fireworks and are extremely lively.
Ji Zixuan's expression was a bit like that of Granny Liu when she first entered the Grand View Garden. She wanted to look at everything, but after walking around for a long time, she didn't buy anything.
The sun was scorching, and Shen Junheng had Liu Xiaodie holding an umbrella for her. After a walk, she was sweating profusely and very tired. Ji Zixuan did not hold an umbrella, but she was always energetic and full of vitality.
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